David Robinson was one of the best bigmen to ever play the game. If you don't think that helped Duncan tremendously you are beyond dim. Look at Duncan's assist per game drop since DRob left. Everyone used to think he was a great passer.. now he's nothing special..

Look at Zo and Shaq's weak stats in the Finals.. yet without them Wade wouldn't have won jack. And Shaq was still the true MVP of the Finals.. if you can't see that now by the Heat's horrible play without Shaq nothing will help you.